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Sanctuary photos
Our sanctuary was built in 1987 and seats 250 comfortably.
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Confirmation Classes
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New Members 2009
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Farmers Market April 2009
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Golf Outing April 2009
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LWMS Heartland Circuit Rally April 25, 2009
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Entertainment Extravaganza
An evening of entertainment, fellowship and food - January 27, 2007
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Divine Service
Photos of a typical service at Divine Savior. For video clips of this service, go to the Audio/Video Downloads page.
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Youth Group Duck Pin Bowling February 2007
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Confirmation 2009
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Produce, Picnics, and Patriotic Pops at the Parish
On July 3, 2009 Divine Savior in partnership with the Binford Redevelopment and Growth organization (BRAG) held a Independence Day celebration. Earlier in the afternoon several vendors gathered for a farmers market. Marco's Pizza donated proceeds of pizza sales to the bell tower landscaping fund. Our members Dan and Sophia Anderson sold plants at a suggested donation price for the landscaping fund as well. In the evening the Indiana Army National Guard 38th Division Band entertained dozens of people from the BRAG area.
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40th Anniversary Celebration
Divine Savior was incorporated on August 29, 1969. Forty years later on September 20 we gave thanks to God for his grace in divine services. Rev. David Rutschow, president of the WELS Southeastern Wisconsin District, was the guest preacher. A catered dinner and entertainment followed the service.
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Vacation Bible School 2010
"Circle J Ranch"
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Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Kantorie Singing Boys of Rockford 22 June 2009
Under the baton of our very own Parish Music Director, Josh Pedde, who is an associate director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir, an 80-voice choir of the ICC joined with the 40-voice choir of the Rockford Kantorie Choir.
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Indianapolis Children's Choir concert 22 June 2009
The Indianapolis Children's Choir (under the baton of our very own Parish Music Director, Josh Pedde, who is an associate director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir) and the Singing Boys of Rockford Kantorei Choir performed at Divine Savior.
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Picnic 14 August 2009
On August 14, 2009 we gathered on the picturesque lake-view south lawn of our campus for a picnic. Our specials guests were the family and friends of the Hutson School, which began holding classes for the first time in our facilities earlier that day. Our friends from BRAG neighborhoods were also invited to join us. Special thanks to Mark Bailey for providing live entertainment.
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New members 2010
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Golf Tournament October 2009
It was a blustery day for golf, but four foursomes braved the elements to put in a day on the links. Jake and Joe Boggs captured the traveling trophy!
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Women's Ministries meeting October 2009
The guest speaker at the October meeting of Women's Ministries was Jill Doering, (daughter of John and Jan Boggs). Jill spoke about the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society. Displayed on the tables were the flags of the 25 countries where WELS missionaries serve. Jill explained that her passion for LWMS began when her family lived in Apacheland, where her husband served for six years as a missionary in Bylas, AZ. The LWMS encouraged and supported her family while they carried out their ministry there. Jill now serves on the Board of Directors of the LWMS and is the Secretary of LWMS. Her family now resides in Lake Mills, WI. Jill encouraged the women of Divine Savior to be involved in LWMS. First and foremost, pray for our missionaries, and particularly our Befriend a Mission missionary, Rev. Peter Martin, who is serving in Malawi, Africa. Sending cards and letters to Pr. Martin and his family is a tangible way to be involved in supporting mission work. Attending fall and spring Rallies and the Annual LWMS Rally are ways to "increase interest in and to support mission endeavors which are a part of or in the interest of the WELS." Jill informed the ladies that the next two annual LWMS Rallies will be held fairly close to Indy - in St. Louis in June 2010 and Milwaukee in June 2011. She shared her enthusiasm for these rallies and urged the ladies of Divine Savior to make an effort to attend one of these inspirationally uplifting experiences. Jill reported on the significant amount of monetary support LWMS gives to specific mission projects, which are selected annually at the annual LWMS Rally.
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Reformation Rally 2009
Eighty-two people from Bethlehem, Peace, Light of Light and Divine Savior attended the Reformation Rally November 1 at Divine Savior. After the service we enjoyed a chili and soup potluck dinner. Thanks to everyone for participing and giving thanks to God for our Lutheran heritage.
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Craft Night November 2009
Several ladies made no-sew fleece blankets.
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Vacation Bible School 2009
"Dive In" was the theme this year.
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New Members 2006
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Ash Wednesday 2006
One of the features of this service is to make the sign of the cross with ashes on a banner as a sign of our repentance and need for a Savior. The banner remains in the sanctuary throughout the Lenten as a reminder of this rite and our need for salvation.
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New Members 2005
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Birthday party for Jesus 10 December 2006
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Eric Schleef memorial bell
The Eric Schleef Memorial Bell was cast by the Meneely Bell Co. of Troy, NY in 1930. Made of bronze (78% copper and 22% tin), the bell has a diameter of 26 inches, weighs approximately 350 pounds, and rings at a pitch of D above middle C. It is one of a 10-bell carillon installed in 1930 in the Ivie Memorial Chapel of the Messiah in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The chapel was an Episcopal Church primarily used as a summer chapel because Bethlehem was a summer resort town for New Yorkers. The Bishop of that diocese indicated that the bells were bought by an executive at the F.W. Woolworth Co. in memory of the man’s wife.
Meneely bells are considered the "Tiffany" of bells. The Meneely Bell Co. began business in 1852. Its reputation as a bell foundry culminated in 1876 with the casting of the Centennial Bell, a reproduction of the Liberty Bell, which now hangs in the bell tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
The Eric Schleef Memorial bell was dedicated in divine services on August 30 in thanksgiving for Divine Savior's 40th anniversary.
We pray that just as Eric witnessed to Jesus Christ as his Savior, so for many years this bell will call us to worship Jesus, who is the way and the truth and the life.
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New Members 2007
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Vacation Bible School 2006
This year's VBS was in the evening so that the whole family could take part in Bible study, fellowship, and fun.
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Labor Day Retreat Pre-2006
Each year our congregation hosts a Labor Day weekend retreat at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Conference Center in Marshall, IN. The retreat is a great opportunity for growth in the Word, fellowship, and fun. These photos are from several past years.
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Labor Day Retreat 2006
For nearly 25 years we have held a parish retreat over the Labor Day weekend for fellowship and spiritual renewal. This year's retreat was held at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Conference Center in Marshall, IN. Rev. John Boggs, Dean of Students at Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw, MI, was the guest presenter on the topic: "Man's Faithlessness vs. God's Faithfulness."
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Epiphany 2006
Each year we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord with a divine service on January 6.
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Christmas 2005
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Misa de Pascua 2006
Our first service in Spanish on Easter Day.
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Easter Vigil 2006
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Easter Day 2006
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Regency Place Bible study
Since 2001 Jerry Larson has led a Bible study every Wednesday afternoon at the Regency Place Health Care and Rehabilitation Center at 82nd Street and Allisonville Road. Bob Kohlmeier started the Bible study several years before.
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Joe Boggs installation as Director of Assimilation Ministries
On August 9, 2009 we installed Joe Boggs as our Director of Assimilation Ministries. Joe's ministry will be to organize fellowship activities and evangelism efforts. We pray God will bless his efforts so that more people find out about our Savior and so that our new and current members get to know each other better and serve one another more in love.
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Teen Group 2009
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Maennerchor Concert 5 December 2009
Founded in 1854, the Indianapolis Maennerchor (German for "Men's choir") is one of the oldest continuously performing choral groups in the United States. Sponsored by BRAG the Maennerchor performed two concerts at Divine Savior during the BRAG farmers market.
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Indianapolis Children's Choir concert 5 December 2009
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Christmas decorating 2008
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Christmas decorating 2009
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Youth Group bowling outing 21 April 2006
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Confirmation 2006
On 30 April 2006 we examined and confirmed Amanda Korb, Christian Schulz, Clayton Strycker, and Benjamin Tonak as communicant members.
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Arbor Day 8 April 2006
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Good Friday 2006
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New members 2008
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Game Night 2008
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Cinco de Mayo
May 7, 2006
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Christmas Decorating 2005
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Midweek Advent Evening Prayer
During Advent we offer Evening Prayer on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. It's a time for quiet reflection during the busy holiday season.
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Sunday adult education class
Each Sunday we meet for Bible study on various topics, Books of the Bible.
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Thanksgiving 2005
Each year we hold a divine service on Thanksgiving Eve. Worshipers are invited to bring food items to present before the altar during the service. After the service the teen group distributes the food to needy families in Indy.
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Wonderful Wednesdays 2006
Moms and kids got together on Wednesdays for some fun outings like a picnic at the park or a trip to the zoo!
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English as a Second Language Class
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Youth Group India Mission Project
For several months the Youth Group has been gathering funds to help build a sanctuary for a congregation of Christians in India. In September of 2007 that dream was realized for Cross of Christ Lutheran church in India. Without Divine Savior's offering of $1,000, it would have been a financial impossibility for the parish of 35 adults to even dream of such a building. Before Cross of Christ had this building, members held services on a porch.
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Private Confession and Absolution
Although as a church we have always had the opportunity to confess our sins to one another, by offering posted hours for Private Confession and Absolution with the pastor using the rite contained in our hymnal (CW p.154), we are intentionalizing our commitment to the importance of using this means of sharing God's forgiveness. The penitential season of Lent offers the logical time for this schedule.
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Youth Catechism Class 2005-06
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Arbor Day 2008
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Wonderful Wednesdays 2008
We had a great summer of Wonderful Wednesdays! We toured the McNamara Florist warehouse where the children were able to see all of the flowers and learn how the orders are processed. They even had the opportunity to each make their own floral arrangement! We also visited Dillon Park in Noblesville for some fun on the playground and running through the sprinklers. But our favorite was the tour of Traders Pointe Creamery in Zionsville. When we checked in at the farm store, the lady told us that she would like us to catch a chicken. If we brought it back to her, she would show us how to hypnotize it. Well, Gayle Fields was the only brave one. As always, Gayle went above and beyond, and instead of catching a chicken she caught a rooster! Check out the pictures!
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Good Friday Tenebrae 2003
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